Music Education Major

College: College of Fine Arts
Department: School of Music
Major: Music Education

Successful completion of Western Michigan University's music education program can lead directly to K-12 teacher certification and the visual arts education endorsement and to graduate studies. Students choose from two emphases: choral and general music or instrumental music.

Students must seek advising in the School of Music advising office.

View music department advising

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS and APPLICATIONS

• All catalog years

Program guides

• View program guides on the music education website

Resources

• Career preparation
• Certification
• Find a job
• Intern teaching
• MDE Educator Placement and Flexibilities 
• Michigan Test for Teacher Certification practice and preparation help
• MTTC test information for the following tests, including test prep materials
• Basic Skills Examination (BSE)
• Music education
• What can you do with this major?